8261 - HCH RESPIRATORY THERAPY II (IHR/PT.

About Sinai Chicago

Located on Chicago’s West and Southwest Side, Sinai Chicago is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Children’s Hospital, Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.

The entities of Sinai Chicago collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Health System is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.

 A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Registry Respiratory Therapist

 REQUIRED: Education and/or licensure requirements: Graduate  of  an  approved  two-year  School  of  Respiratory  Care  or  equivalent  with  current credentials  of Registered  Respiratory  Therapist  (RRT).   

Must have current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR).

 Must have a valid State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practioner License. 

Be able to apply the learned principles, methods, and techniques of Respiratory Care, the use, care and operation  of  Respiratory  Care  equipment  and  supplies.  

 Must know the  various locations of departments within the hospital, their policies and procedures.21.  Compliant with PPD requirements.

Experience Six (6) to twelve (12) months of previous experience in an inpatient care setting is desirable. Interpersonal

Skills: Professional , and communication skills are required.   

Ability  to work with an  ulturally  diverse  patient and employee  population in an effective and efficient manner that promotes  teamwork, optimizes patient outcomes and efficiently utilizes available resources.

Analytical Abilities: Ability to accurately assess patient needs in conjunction with physician written orders to determine the most effective therapy or treatment modality to optimize patient outcome.  Ability to effectively and efficiently participate in critical situations relying upon learned skills and experience.

Other Required Skills: Must meet the requirements for employment with the hospital as outlined under

General Job requirements Personnel-policy 7-0, and in addition must meet specific job specific qualifications.

  Participates in weekend and holiday schedule rotations.  Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing, radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital setting.  Works indoors.

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